Last Chance, Idaho facts for kids

Last Chance was once a small, undeveloped area in Fremont County, Idaho, United States. It was located along the Henrys Fork river, close to the town of Island Park. This place got its name because it was seen as the "last chance" for travelers to find a resort or services before heading into the next 40 miles (about 64 kilometers) of wilderness.

Getting Around: Highways in Last Chance

Even though Last Chance was a small community, important roads passed through it. These roads are part of the U.S. Highway network, which connects different parts of the country.

• US 20: This U.S. Highway still goes through the area where Last Chance used to be.
• US 191: Another U.S. Highway, US 191, also passed through Last Chance. However, its route was changed in 1981, so it no longer goes through Idaho at all.

Last Chance in TV Shows

Sometimes, small places like Last Chance appear in popular culture, like television shows.

• In a TV show called Early Edition, a character named Detective Crumb moves to Last Chance, Idaho. This happened in the 19th episode of the second season of this American television drama series. He moved there after he stopped working for the Chicago Police Department.